2009 Movies Preview

2008 was a great year for movies. Lot of big blockbusters ruled the box office and I really had a great time watching them. 2009 has some much awaited movies lined up, some pretty big names directors like Zack Snyder, Stephen Sommers, Michael Bay, Judd Apatow, and some after a long time like Martin Scorsese, Peter Jackson, Quentin Tarantino and James Cameron, so lets have a look on whats catching my eye, and probably yours too, for this year.

He’s Just Not That into You
This romantic comedy, having an attractive starcast, is about some “romantic misadventures” of some people and how the relationships are.Directed by:Ken KwapisStarring: Starring Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, Justin Long, Jennifer ConnellyRelease date: February 6, 2009

The Pink Panther 2
Inspector Jacques Clouseau and his french accent is back in the second installment of the Pink Panther. Funny to the bone this should be a helluva laugh ride. Former Miss World and popular Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai also stars in the movie. More in my The Pink Panther 2 Trailer PreviewDirected by:Harald ZwartStarring: Steve Martin, John Cleese, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Aishwarya Rai, Alfred Molina, Andy GarcíaRelease date: February 6, 2009

I Love You, Man
A comedy about a guy finding the “best man” for his wedding.Directed by: John HamburgStarring: Paul Rudd, Jason SegelRelease date: March 20, 2009

Monsters vs. Aliens
A DreamWorks Animation picture with an interesting name and even interesting storyline. Its about an alien invasion and a trio of odd creatures fighting them off.Directed by:Conrad Vernon and Rob LettermanStarring: Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Hugh Laurie, Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Rainn Wilson, Stephen Colbert and Kiefer Sutherland.Release date: March 27, 2009

Fast & Furious
The adrealine rush is back with the franchisee, now in its fourth installment, bringing back the original star cast of Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. More in my Fast and Furious Trailer Preview.Directed by:Justin LinStarring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana BrewsterRelease date: April 3, 2009

X-Men Origins: Wolverine
My most eagerly awaited movie of the year. I’m a huge Wolverine fan and I just can’t get enough dose of some adamantium blade action. The movie is a spinoff from the X-Men series and tell us about Wolverine’s history. More in my X-Men Origins: Wolverine Trailer Preview.Directed by:Gavin HoodStarring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny HustonRelease Date: May 1, 2009

Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian
Sequel to the Night at the Museum, and Stiller along with Robin Williams back at the crazy museum adventures. The story continues with the museum items being moved as the Museum of Natural History is closed for renovations.Directed by:Shawn LevyStarring: Ben Stiller, Dick Van Dyke, Robin Williams, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Rami Malek, Hank Azaria, Bill Hader, Ricky Gervais, Christopher Guest and Steve Coogan.Release date: May 22, 2009

UP
An animated film from the Walt Disney Pictures about a 78 years old man who fulfils a dream of flying.Directed by:Pete Docter and Bob PetersonStarring: Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger, Jordan NagaiRelease date: May 29, 2009

The Year One
A Judd Apatow production starring Jack Black and Michael Cera set in the ancientest of times, yeah probably ancient to even 10,000 BC. But what the heck its still going to be a nice movie.Directed by:Harold RamisStarring: Jack Black, Michael CeraRelease Date: June 19, 2009

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Probably among the most awaited movie of the year ever since the news of the sequel broke out. The same cast of Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox reprising the roles and Michael Bay once again directing this awesome franchisee and Peter Cullen again providing the voice for Optimus Prime, this promises to be a action packed summer movie.Directed by:Michael BayStarring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Voices: Peter Cullen, Mark RyanRelease date: June 26, 2009

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Manny, Sid and Diego just cant have enough of the Ice Age and this time its the dinosaurs joining them, so it will be another adventure from Pixar.Directed by:Carlos SaldanhaStarring: Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Seann William Scott, Josh PeckRelease date: July 1, 2009

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The sixth film in the Harry Potter franchisee, and probably among the most awaited releases, Harry Potter and gang is back. Voldemort and Potter have their final battle and Hogwarts is having more issues to take care of.Directed by: David YatesStarring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Alan Rickman ,Tom Felton, Helen McCroryRelease date: July 17, 2009

Funny People
Judd Apatow’s third direction after The 40 Year Old Virgin and Knocked Up, Funny People promises to be just that, funny with funny people! Adam Sandler joins the Apatow gang along with regulars Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann and Jonah Hill in this movie about George Simmons (Sandler) a stand-up comedian who has an un-treatable disease and is going to die.Directed by:Judd ApatowStarring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann, Eric Bana, Jonah Hill, Jason Schwartzman, Kristen StewartRelease date: July 31, 2009

G.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraG.I. Joe doesnt need an introduction. The first live adaptation of the famous animated series, The Rise of the Cobra is about the origins of Cobra Organization. Doesn’t have that many well known names, but the director is a very well known figure. The director of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, Sommers does promise some action and a good direction could make this a good franchisee with more action prospects after this one.Directed by:Stephen SommersStarring: Channing Tatum, Christopher Eccleston, Sienna Miller, Dennis Quaid, Ray Park, Rachel Nichols, Marlon Wayans, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Lee Byung-hunRelease date: August 7, 2009

Inglourious Basterds
Tarantino returns with Brad Pitt in the star cast. Based on World War II, the movie is about 2 storylines, the first is about some prisoners, who turn into soldiers and fight a group of Nazis. The other is about a Jewish woman who seeks revenge of her parent’s death by the hands of the Nazis.Directed by:Quentin TarantinoStarring: Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Daniel Brühl, B. J. Novak, Til Schweiger, Diane Kruger, August Diehl, Michael Fassbender, Samm Levine, Maggie Cheung, Julie Dreyfus, Mike Myers, Rod TaylorRelease date: August 21, 2009

Shutter Island
Based on a novel by Dennis Lehane. Shutter Island reunites Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio after their hugely successful The Departed. Its about a investigation of a disappearing patient.Directed by:Martin ScorseseStarring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark RuffaloRelease date: October 2, 2009

The Lovely Bones
After a 4 year absense, Peter Jackson is back with the film adaptation of the novel by Alice Sebold. Its about a serial killer who kills young girls. And how the vengeance is taken.Directed by:Peter JacksonStarring: Saoirse Ronan, Rachel Weisz, Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Susan Sarandon, Amanda MichalkaRelease date: December 11, 2009

Avatar
James Cameron’s first movie since the ever popular Titanic. Avatar is a 3-D film about a man and a interplanetary war.
Directed by: James CameronStarring: Sam Worthington, Zoë Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez, Stephen LangRelease date: December 18, 2009